Community Interest

URGENT -- The Red Cross urgently needs all blood types, especially O Positive, B Positive, O Negative, and A Negative, which are at EMERGENCY status. B Negative is at CRITICAL status. Bob Arrington, American Red Cross, 919-605-4132 or local office at 244 SW Broad St., Southern Pines, 692-8571. Must be 17 or older.

Art in the Pines first annual juried arts and crafts show will be held at the Pine Grove Village clubhouse Friday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Locally made fine arts and crafts will be available for purchase.There will be door prizes and refreshments. For more information call Amy Smith at 947-5304.

Priest Hill Presbyterian Church will hold its Annual Chicken Stew/Pork Barbecue Supper, Saturday, Nov. 11, 4 p.m., $7 per plate. Homemade desserts, eat in, take out, or drive through.

The Moore County Historical Association is hosting an Everything-Must-Go Tag and Yard Sale, Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 325 North Page Street in Southern Pines. All new and old inventories (furniture, collectibles, kids stuff, household items, and much more) reduced 50-75%. Info: (910) 692-2051 or www.moorehistory.com

Carolina Performing Arts Center and Special Things invite the public to CCNC's Royal Dornoch Ballroom for its fashion show and tea on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. Children $5, adults $12, call 695-7898 for reservations and info.

Sandhills Toastmasters will meet Nov. 14,Dec. 5 and Dec. 12, 7 p.m. at Van Dusen Hall, Sandhills Community College. The public is welcome.Comehelp us establish Toastmasters in Moore County, developing communication and leadership skills.Membership is open to everyone, ages 18 and over. Info: www.Toastmasters.org. Local club info, contact Chris in Whispering Pines, ccnorkus56@earthlink.com, 919-616-6949.

Sandhills Children's Center will be celebrating its 10th Annual Festival of Trees, Thursday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 19, at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club's Reception Center, in Southern Pines. $5.00 per person and children under 12 will be admitted free. More info, contact Kathy Desmond or Teresa Copper by calling 692-3323 or email: event-children@earthlink.net.

Southern Middle School is hosting our 1st Annual Fall Festival (fundraiser), Friday, Nov. 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. games and prizes, cake walks, food, crafts, 20+ theme baskets up for silent auction, and raffle prizes.We will also be holding an indoor yard sale so everyone can take home a few extra treasures! Come and support our school, teachers, and students!

Sandhill Cycle andSandhills RVare hosting our 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Fun Run, Saturday, Nov. 18. This is a motorcycle ride through Moore and Lee Counties, led by Santa to collect toys to donate to the Toys for Tots campaign, and the Children's Burn Center of Chapel Hill. The police escorted ride will start at 11 a.m. Sandhills Cycle in Pinehurst and end up at Sandhills RV Superstore in Sanford around 12 p.m. Lunch will be served to all who donate toys and/or monies for toys and door prizes will be given out.

Nov. 18, A Merry Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes.

The 25th Annual Seagrove Pottery Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19, at Seagrove Elementary School, 528 Old Plank Road, Seagrove. More info, call 336-873-7887 or go to www.seagrovepotteryheritage.com

The Antique Dealers of Cameron will have a Christmas Open House in all 13 shops, Saturday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be refreshments in all shops. For more info, check the web site: www.antiquesofcameron.comor call 910-245-1185.

Carols at Weymouth will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. This is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. This event is in keeping with the tradition James and Katharine Boyd initiated when they resided in the home.

"A Ringing Singing Christmas" is the theme for Christmas at Weymouth, Thursday, Nov. 30, through Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Weymouth Center and the Gate House will be decorated for the holidays and open to visitors. Tickets are $8 in advance (available in Pinehurst at Faded Rose, Given Book Shop and Cook's Choice; Southern Pines at The Country Bookshop; Seven Lakes at Phoenix Fashions) and $10 at the door. Musical entertainment and refreshments will be offered. For more information go to www.weymouthcenter.org.

On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Women of Weymouth extend an invitation to the young generation (ages 3-12) to visit the beautifully decorated Weymouth Center. Children and the adults who accompany them will have the opportunity to tour the home and be musically entertained from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The cost of the tickets is $3 each. In order to accommodate all interested persons, we ask that you call 255-0090for reservations.

The 10th Annual Christmas on the Square will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, in downtown Rockingham with entertainment, crafts and food from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Santa will be there all day. Come join the fun and get ready for the holiday season.

2006Episcopal Day School Candlelight Tour of Homes -- Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 6 p.m. and features five holiday-decorated homes in the Pinehurst area. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Please call EDS at 692-3492 for tickets.

The Flora Macdonald Legacy Foundation will hold their Second Annual Ball Kickoff Celebration Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Old Gym on the Flora Macdonald Campus at 200 College Street in Red Springs. Suggested donations of $7 for adults and $3 for those 15 and under will be accepted at the door. Information on can be found at the website at www.floramacdonaldball.com.

Friend to Friend will sponsor a "Holiday Memory Tree" to be lit Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. at the Carthage Courthouse, first floor lobby. This tree will honor the 53 women, men and children who have died as a result of domestic violence in N.C. so far this year. Marcelle C. Quist, staff attorney for Legal Aid of N.C., Inc., will be the speaker. The public is invited.

The Golf Capital Chorus is looking for new members. Can you carry a tune and do you like to sing? Visit Barbershop Chorus rehearsals on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 125 Everette Rd., Pinehurst, or call Skip Ragland at 673-5634.

Business Network International, a business-to-business referral network, meets each Tuesday morning at the Days Inn restaurant at 7:30 a.m. Visitors are welcome.

The local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, Sandhills Harmony Chorus, is looking for new members. Meet Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines. Call Carole Roth at 255-1081 for information.

The Moore Coffee Company presents live music every Friday and Saturday night, 8 to 11 p.m. It is a musician sit-in, and all musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and join in the fun. Place: The Moore Coffee Company, 201 S. McNeill St., Carthage. Info: call 910-947-6122. No charge.

The Carolina Hotel will offer High Tea the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost of $25 per person includes an historic walking tour, followed by classic tea with sandwiches, scones and truffles. Call Resort Services Desk at 235-8415.

Moore County Concert Band The band is always looking for new members. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at 6:30 at Sandhills Community College. The band performs six concerts per year and rehearses September through June. If you now play or have ever played an instrument and would like to play some challenging music, consider joining the MCCB. Information: call 295-9023 or visit the band's Web site at www.moorecountyband.com.

Concerts

"Music in the Pines," Carolina Production Tours, presents Stella Parton, The Circuit Riders, The Hatley Family, J.D. Crowe and The New South Band. Friday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Auditorium, U.S. 15/501, Southern Pines. Tickets are $30 each. Benefit for disabled veterans -- Country, Blue Grass and Gospel. For more information call 910-315-8639, 919-774-7246, or 919-775-3728.

Moore County Concert Band, directed by David Sieberling, will perform its first concert of the 2006-2007 season on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in the Carolina Hotel's Grand Ballroom. There is no charge for admission. For more information call (910) 295-9023 or go to www.moorecountyband.com.

The Moore County Music Society will present an all-Mozart concert on Friday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church in Southern Pines.Performers will include the Sandhills Community College Choir, a string quartet of local musiciansanda soprano soloist. Admission is free and open to the public.For additional information, call 692-7012.

Friday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., ACMC and Pinecrest High School Choral Department presents John McCutcheon in a benefit concert, Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines. Admission: $15 per ticket. Information, 910-692-4356; email: acmc@pinehurst.net; website: www.artscouncil-moore.org.

Three Tenors to perform Friday, Dec. 1, at The Fair Barn in Pinehurst. Cocktail party starts at 7 p.m., with beverage proceeds going to Tufts Archives, followed by the concert at 8 p.m. For tickets, call the Pinehurst Village Hall, 295-1900, to use credit card. Other locations for tickets are Given Memorial Library, King's Collectibles, and The Country Bookshop. Tickets are $40, includes heavy hors d'oeuvres.

Moore County Choral Society presents "Everywhere Christmas Tonight!," Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. Info and tickets, Sondra Nelson 692-6979.

"Sing a Song of Christmas" by Ed Kee and Rhonda Frazierwill be presented by the children and preschoolers of Aberdeen First Baptist Church on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m.They will also present it to the residents of the Elmcroft Nursing Center on Wednesday, Dec. 20.

The Carolina Brass will perform Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. at the Carolina Hotel, Grand Ballroom, in Pinehurst. Sponsored by the Friends of Given Memorial Library, the concert is $20 for adults, and $10 for children under ten. Tickets are available at the Given Library, Given Book Shop, The Country Bookshop and Cook's Choice.

The Opera Company of North Carolina announces its 2006-2007 season, "The Crucible," Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 25, 2 p.m., Memorial Hall, Chapel Hill; and "La Bohme," April 13, 7:30 p.m., and April 15, 2 p.m., Progress Energy Center, Raleigh. Tickets from $20-75; subscriber, group, and student discounts are available. More information: Call 919-783-0098 or

visit the Web site, www.operanc.com

Dance Performances

Moore OnStage will present the A.R. Gurney comedy, "Sylvia," at the Sunrise Theater, Friday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 19. $18 for adults and $10 for students. This is a heartwarming story of a dog and its owners. Call for reservations at 255-0667 between 2 and 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Terpsichore presents its 14th annual full-length production of the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker" on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. at Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College. Featuring over 150 local student dancers. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children/students/senior citizens and may be reserved by calling 695-1116.

Lessons and Dances

Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills club holds dances at the Olde West End gym on Nov. 10, and Dec. 1 and 15, with 9 more dances in 2007. Each dance includes a brief lesson. Standard tempo music is both recorded and live. American and international style dancers at all levels are welcome. For info, call Tony and Arlene Hantjis at 235-0998, visit www.pinehurst. net/~ballroom/, or e-mail ballroom @pinehurst.net

Carolina Performing Arts Center is currently enrolling 2 1/2 - 5 yr. olds for the 2006-07 winter and spring trimesters of "Dance to your Own Tune," developed by London's The Royal Academy of Dance. Please call 695-7898 for information.

The Carolina Pines Ballroom Dancers will host a dance Nov. 11 in Carthage at 105 McReynolds St. Lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. with a variety of dancing from 8 to10 p.m. $4 for first time visitors. Please bring canned food for donation to Moore Food Bank.Call 949-5500 or 692-5280 for more information.

Contra Dance, with Linda Cooper and Big Celtic Fun, Saturday, Nov. 11, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., beginners lesson at 7 p.m. Old West End Gym, Old West End School Rd., West End. $8 for adult non-members, $6 for teen non-members, veterans and active duty military, $4. Beginners welcome. For info., call 947-2086 or visit www.geocities.com/sandhillscontradancers.

Duffie Dancers Round Dance Club is an all phase club. Dances are held every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Olde West End Gym. The cuer is Lucille Hensley. Info: Max and Frances Lamberti at 949-2566.

Line dance classes are held on Tuesday evenings at the V.F.W., 615 S. Page St., Southern Pines. Cost is $9 for four weeks of classes. Call Doris at 692-8878 to register.

Model A Square Dance Club is an advanced level club. Dances are on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Olde West End Gym. Dancers new to the area are welcome. The caller is Jimmy Roberson. Info: Leo and Ruth Ellen Ganster 295-5786.

Pinehurst Ballroom Dance Studio will have class lessons Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. (no partners needed). Private lessons by appointment. Go to our Web site at www.pinehurstballroomdance.com or call Claudia at 295-3003.

Shag Dance Lessons at Mint Juleps with Budand Nanci. Six-week class starts Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6:30 for Level I (no experience), 7:30 Level II (some experience),$65 per couple, $35 single. Info/Register 690-9176 or 246-2223.

Stardust Dinner Dance Club hosts eight dances each year from September through May, with the majority held at the Country Club of Whispering Pines. Live music and fine dining add to an evening of fun for all who enjoy dancing. Visitors may attend one dance as a guest for the cost of dinner only. Reservations and info: 295-1916 or 295-1540.

Taylor Dance is now accepting students for the fall and winter sessions. Classes are offered in jazz, hip hop, tap, ballet and competitive dance. Call 295-1320 for information.

Terpsichore is accepting registration for winter classes in classical ballet, jazz, tap, creative movement, theatre dance, and adult classes. For more information, call 695-1116.

Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club is a Plus Level Club that meets every Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Old West End Gym. For info, call Harry and Jean Vogt at 295-4185 or Tim and Marj Dwyer at 246-2421.

Drama/Theater

Area Movie Theaters

Call listed venue hotlines for most up-to-date information.

Sandhills Cinemas: 695-1100

SunFlix at the Sunrise Theater: 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, 692-3611, www.sunrisetheater.com. $7 adults, $6 matinees, $5 under 12.

Movie times:7:30 p.m. evenings and 2:30 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

Upcoming Films:

Nov. 20-22, "Army of Shadows." Political drama about the French resistance during WWII. Unrated. 2 hrs. 23 min.

Nov. 23, "The Last Waltz." Free Sunrise film on Thanksgiving night. The Sunrise Theater's annual free showing of the "finest rock documentary of all time." Bob Dylan, et al. Unrated. 1 hr. 57 min.

Nov. 24-27, "Illusionist." Drama about a master magician in turn-of-the century Vienna. PG-13. 1 hr. 38 min.

Performances

Givens Performing Arts Center at UNC Pembroke offers several productions of interest during the year. Call 910-521-6361 or 800-367-0778 for ticket prices and availability.

Entertainment

Venues may charge admission or a cover charge or may change schedules for some events. Call venues for details.

Basil's, 211-H in Olmsted Village, 1.5 miles west of the traffic circle and opposite Homewood Suites, features Donn Stanley on the piano on Saturdays. Reservations: 235-3737.

Brats European Bistro, 219 NE Broad Street, Southern Pines, offers live entertainment by Roger Levesque every Saturday night. Info: 910-246-2728 or www.hausofbrats.com.

Coach Light Cafe, 290 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, sometimes offers live entertainment. Call for reservations and information, 692-4449.

Davis Community Center, one mile from Robbins, hosts bluegrass music on the third Friday of each month.

Dugan's Pub, No. 2 Market Square, Pinehurst. Karaoke on Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Halloween Party weekend, Oct. 27 and 28, featuring "Jacked Up Hotrod" from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Call 295-3400.

Elliott's Gourmet Marketplace, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst. They provide different workshops and wine seminars in their new cooking school. A full dinner menu is also available. Information: 295-FOOD (3663).

Italian Table Restaurant presents live entertainment nightly. Location: 136 Grant St., Seven Lakes. Reservations strongly encouraged at 673-4725.

The JFR Barn will be hosting wine dinners once a month in its wine room. Call for reservations at 692-7700 or check the Web site for information at www.jfrbarn.com

Maness Pottery and Music Barn features bluegrass, country, and gospel pickin' and singing around 6 p.m. every Tuesday night. No cover; donations accepted. Located six miles west of Carthage on N.C. Hwy 24/27. Call 948-4897 for info.

May Street Market, 1010 N. May St., Southern Pines, hosts live music every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. No cover. 692-4110.

Mint Juleps, 155 Hall Ave., is a Southern Pines private club for people 25 years and older. Wednesday is open mic night, 8 p.m., no cover. Nov. 10: Red Radio; Nov. 11: Benefit for First Health - SCC Jazz Band, directed by Tim Haley, $20, proceeds go to Cancer and Mental Health; Nov. 17: Fabulous Kays; Nov. 18: Pick Ups; Nov. 24: Shaggy Maggie; Nov. 25: The Faze; Dance lessons and entertainment. Call (910) 246-2223 for moreinfo or www. mintjulepsclub. com

Neville's, located at 130 W. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines, is open Sunday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 10: DJ Christian, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., no cover; Nov. 11: Lonesome George and the Soulshakers; Nov. 24: Sam Milner; Nov. 25: Brian Akers. Dec. 8: Maliheh; Dec. 15: The Willow Creek Duo; Dec. 22: Sam Milner; Sunday, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve, DJ Buzz. Call 692-1939 or www.nevillesclub.com.

O'Donnell's of downtown Southern Pines hosts weekend live entertainment for members and guests as often as possible and features Wednesday night guest bartenders with tips going to charity. For information, call 695-1915 or go to www.patodonnellspub.com.

The Potter's Caf features live music every Saturday night from 7 to 11 p.m. The caf is at 201 South St. in Aberdeen. Info: 944-1250.

Sandhills Bowling Center offers opportunities for bowling. Address: 2239 N. Pinehurst Street, Aberdeen. Info: 295-9610.

Shucker's Oyster Bar, 135 Pinehurst Ave., Southern Pines, features live entertainment on their deck Saturdays and Wednesdays. No cover. Call 695-1000 for more info.

The Sports Page Bar and Grill, off U.S. 1, Aberdeen, at The Commons, hosts karaoke each Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.

The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room, 241 N.E. Broad St., downtown Southern Pines, is open as a casual wine bar on Wednesday and Friday nights. Info: 692-3066.

Galleries

Art at The Market Place -- Enjoy the fine art gallery featuring the original paintings of local artists Cele Bryant, Betty DiBartolomeo, Sara Gray, Fay Terry and Joan Williams. Located at 2160 Midland Rd., Pinehurst. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 215-5963 or 695-0424 for more information.

Artist Alley, a collection of juried art and fine crafts from local and regional artists, is located on Broad Street, above Sweet Basil Cafe in Southern Pines. They are open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Info: 692-6077, www.artistalley.net

The Artists League of the Sandhills, located at 129 Exchange Street in Historic Aberdeen. Exhibits are open to the public Monday through Saturday from 12 noon until 3 p.m. Call 944-3979.

Broadhurst Gallery, 2212 Midland Road, Pinehurst, showcases works by nationally recognized artists. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Call 295-4817 for more information.

The Campbell House Galleries, 482 East Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines, proudly presents "Martens and Shinnick" works by Meridith Martens and Catherine Shinnick, Nov. 3 -27. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every third weekend of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info, call 692-4356, or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org.

Central Security Systems Gallery is in the new CSI building at 370 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The featured artist is Fay Terry who can be reached at 695-9052 for information about the paintings. For more info., call 295-4316.

Chanticleer, located at 118 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, hosts a gallery featuring N.C. artists Jeanette Sheehan, Jessie Mackay, Kristina Bach and Linda Griffin. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 695-7070.

The Exchange Street Gallery -- 12th Annual Exhibit features the largest collection of original art in the region.The opening reception is Friday, Nov. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Nov. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Raffle tickets are available for an original painting by local artist, Harry Neely. The exhibit will remain open through Dec. 16 from noon to 3 p.m. daily. The gallery is located at 129 Exchange Street, Aberdeen. For appointments, tours or information call: The Artists' League of the Sandhills at 944-3979 or go to www.artistleague.org

Gap Creek Candle Company, 116 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, showcases the arts and crafts of the Sandhills, King's Pottery and Crystal King's of Seagrove, local pine-needle basketry and birdhouses, original paintings and prints by Susan Edquist of Pinehurst, and Gap Creek's scented candles. Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 695-0029.

The Hastings Gallery on the SCC campus is now featuring work by Ray Martin, chair of the Art Department at Greensboro College. The exhibit will be on display until Dec.15. Naturalistic landscapes and fantastic paintings by this highly acclaimed artist are on display. The narrative aspect of these images are in the grand tradition of Southern and Native American storytellers. Info: Teresa Reynolds at 695-3775.

Hollyhocks Art Gallery, located in The Shops At Pinehurst Place, at 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst, features original artwork by local artists, Deane Billings, Irene McFarland, Marie Travisano, and Jane Casnellie.Hours: Monday through Satur-day, 10 to 5. Info: 295-2489.

Jewels of Pinehurst is a gallery of contemporary jewelry handmade in platinum and gold and acrylic paintings. 7 Market Square, Pinehurst. Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 295-2824.

Kate Buie and Hannah Cole have a gallery featuring their work (and the work of other regional artists) at 113 West Main Street, Aberdeen, in the old Silk Route building. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 639-6401 for information.

McMillan & Wife Art Gallery, 150 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines. The gallery is open Monday through Friday. Info: 692-4879.

Sky Art Gallery -- Open Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 602 Magnolia Drive, behind Applebee's in Aberdeen. Call 944-9440 or go to www.skyartgallery.com

White Hill Gallery, 407 U.S. 15/501, Carthage, just south of Sanford, offers a variety of pottery, from modern functional wares to petroglyph-design pitfired pots, to whimsical pieces, and to pottery with colors from a rainbow. Info: Sandra Layne, proprietor, at 947-6100.

Lectures

Young Southern Pines Lecture Series, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2 to 3 p.m., Civic Club, 105 S. Ashe Street, Southern Pines. Free. A pictorial presentation of early Southern Pines by Norris Hodgkins. Join him and the Moore County Historical Association for a journey back to the early years of Southern Pines based on Helen Huttenhauer's book, "Young Southern Pines." Call (910) 692-2051 or visit www.moorehistory.com.

"Sandhills at a Crossroads: Development and Why Design Matters," Thursday, Dec. 14, 7 to 8 p.m., Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines. Presented by: The Classical Design Foundation. Ed McMahon, Senior Fellow at the Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C., will be the speaker with an introduction by Town of Southern Pines Mayor, Frank Quis. Admission is free and open to the public.

Workshops

-- The Artists League of the Sandhills announces its slate of upcoming classes and workshops. Payment is required at time of registration. Call 944-3979 between 9-12, and 1-5 weekdays.

-- N.C. Pottery Center is now holding registration for new classes and workshops at the North Carolina Pottery Center located at 250 East Ave., Seagrove. Call 336-873-8430 or go to www.ncpotterycenter.com.

Literary

The Country Bookshop

The Country Bookshop, 140 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, announces its upcoming author events. Call 692-3211 for information.

NOVEMBER

Nov. 16 -- 4 p.m. Joanna Catherine Scott. The award-winning author presents "The Road From Chapel Hill."

Nov. 17 -- 4 p.m., Grammy-nominated songwriter and musician, John McCutcheon, one of the country's most respected and loved folksingers, will present his book, "Christmas in the Trenches," and sing a few songs as well!

Nov. 30 -- 4 p.m. N.C. author Lynn Hinton presents her novel, "Arms of God,"and her new mystery, "Down by the Riverside," written under the pen name, Jackie Lynn.

Dec. 7 -- 4 p.m., Sandy Berger, "Great Age Guide to Online Health & Wellness."

Dec. 14 -- 4 p.m., Paul Cuadros, "A Home on the Field."

Nature

-- Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve often presents weekly programs. The preserve is at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines. Call 692-2167 for info.

-- Pinehurst Conservation Comm-ission and the Moore County Master Gardener Volunteers presents the fifth in a series of workshops on wildlife habitat protection, Saturday, Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m., at Pinehurst Village Hall, 395 Magnolia Rd., Pinehurst. The speaker is Dolores Muller, Master Gardener of Moore County. Call 598-1900 or 295-1900. There is no charge.

Recreation Classes

-- Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring these activities. Call 944-5902 for registration, information and fees.

Weekly Activities (Aberdeen Lake Building)

Mondays: 7 to 9 p.m. Tai Chi classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Chair Exercise classes for Seniors.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Stretch & Tone classes for adults of all ages. $3 for Aberdeen Residents, $8 for non-residents for four weeks (8 classes).

Wednesdays: 9 to 12 noon. Art classes. Participants must provide their own materials.

-- Table tennis (ping-pong) is available at TheMoore County Department of Aging recreation room, 302 Monroe Street, Carthage, Mondays through Fridays between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Call 947-2881 to reserve the table.

-- The Pinehurst Parks and Recre-ation Department is offering classes for adults at the Pinehurst Village Hall.

Reunions

Union Pines High School Class of 1996 Reunion, Saturday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m., Longleaf Country Club. Music, hors d'oeuvres, door prizes and more. Family event will be held during the day with more details to be included on the invitation. Cost: $30 for individuals and $50 per couple. Contact: Natasha Howard ntazhoward@netzero.net, orAnaWilson trtl7176@yahoo.com, or Michelle Bauerat 692-8272, ext. 225, michellembauer@yahoo.com

Pinecrest High School, Class of 1986, seeking members for a reunion. Contact Jimmie Smith at jsmith2702@bellsouth.net

Sports

The Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department is holding registration for its Youth Winter Basketball League for boys and girls ages 5 to 12.The fee is $12 for residents and $25 for non-residents. Registration is being held at the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department located at 107 North Poplar Street in Aberdeen.The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Volunteer coaches are needed as well. Call the recreation office at 944-5902 if you have any questions.

The American Singles Golf Association-Pinehurst Chapter is active in golf and social events for adult singles. Visit the Web site at www.pinehurst.singlesgolf.com for information on activities, or call Charlie at 910-603-4540.

The Rock, Rockingham Dragway Events -- for more info on these events, call 910-582-3400.

Tours

-- ARTours

Join the Arts Council of Moore County and experience the art of travel. Reservations: 692-4356 or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org.

"The Light in the Piazza," Feb. 14, 2007, at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.

New York City, March 28 April 1, 2007. Tour includes Turandot at the MET, a VIP tour of Brooklyn Heights, a classical concert on board a private houseboat, and the award-winning "Mary Poppins."

Sicily, and the best of Southern Italy, April 22 May 8, 2007. Visit Sicily's quaint hill towns, experience the glories of ancient civilizations, and relax in the colorful seaside villages.

-- Aberdeen Parks and Rec

The Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department often sponsors trips. For details, call 944-5902.

-- The Moore County Historical Association sponsors exciting programs, historical lectures, and tours of house-museums and of special places both near and far. For reservations and details call 692-2051 or visit www.moorehistory.com.

Alaska Discovery Land and Cruise Tour, June 7-18, 2007. A twelve-day Alaska cruise and tour that begins at the Shaw House in Southern Pines. Highlights of the tour include visits to Fairbanks, Stern Wheeler, Discovery Alaska Pipeline, Home Hosted Dinner in Fairbanks, Domed Rail Car to Denali, Denali National Park, Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan, and the Inside Passage. Includes a seven-night Holland America Alaska Cruise Tour through Glacier Bay. $50 discount if booked by November 15.

Shaw Properties Museum-Houses Tour. A trio of historic houses built between 1700 and the 1800s that depict the daily life of early county settlers. Open for tours Tuesday through Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Morganton Road and SW Broad Street, Southern Pines.

Bryant House Properties Museum-Houses Tour. Two historic houses built between 1700 and the 1800s that depict the daily life of early county settlers. Bryant House and McLendon Cabin are open for tours each Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. To arrange tours at other times, call 673-0908. Free.